US7181329B2 - High temperature protection of fuel cell system combustor and other components via water or water vapor injection - Google Patents
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US11/288,393 US7184875B2 (en) | 2004-12-14 | 2005-11-29 | High temperature protection of hybrid fuel cell system combustor and other components VIA water or water vapor injection |
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